Fresh Energy is speeding the transition to a zero-carbon electric grid through effective, innovative, and data-driven policy solutions.

Expanding wind, solar, and storage

Grid of the future

Rate design centering equity and electrification
- Here comes the sun: Solar at Richfield Public SchoolsA decade after its first rooftop solar installation, a suburban Twin Cities school district has emerged as a shining success story for Minnesota solar policy.
- Minnesota Power commits to big boost in wind, solar, storage, and moreMinnesota Power’s long-range plan includes coal retirements, nearly double the amount of originally planned renewables, storage, and beyond.
- Interconnection update: New “cost share plan” will ease upgrade costs for Xcel solar customersGet the scoop on the new “cost share plan” that will ease upgrade costs for Xcel Energy customers.
- Equitable electricity rates and our energy transitionElectricity rates can either encourage customers to power their lives with clean energy or do the opposite. But how do we work toward rate design that is equitable, responsive, and future-focused?
Publications
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The Midwest leads U.S. emissions, here’s why
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Incorporating Health and Equity Metrics into the Minnesota Power 2021 Integrated Resource Plan
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Monitoring Pollinators on Minnesota Solar Installations
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2021 Annual Report
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Petition of Northern States Power Company for Approval of General Time-of-Use Service Tariff
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Bringing Community Solar to a Broader Community
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Community Solar Pledge